Ian Yallop of Stephen George + Partners and Asif Malik, QA advisor to RIBA, discuss why QA is about more than box ticking.
In the fast-paced world of architecture, ensuring quality and efficiency in your projects is essential. One way to achieve this is by implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) and obtaining ISO 9001 accreditation. Recently, we hosted a captivating webinar that delved into these topics and shed light on their importance for architectural practices. The webinar also highlights the benefits of using technology platforms like Flo10 to improve practice-wide awareness, access to information, and project tracking. The hosts stress the advantages of structured systems for working effectively and maintaining consistency across all activities.
“Every time we had to look for a piece of information it was like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack.
We called in Flo10”
Key Topics
The Essence of Quality Management Systems: Discusses the central concept of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and their significance for architectural practices.
Engaging with ISO 9001: Emphasises the importance of ISO 9001 accreditation as an internationally recognized standard for quality management.
Customization Is Key: Highlights the need to customize the QMS to align with the specific requirements of architectural practices.
Gaining Buy-In: Discusses the challenges of getting staff to embrace the QMS and shares strategies to incentivise staff engagement.
The Power of Audits: Explores the role of audits, both internal and external, in maintaining discipline and ensuring system adherence.
Resources and Guidance: Mentions the availability of resources and guidance, including an easy-to-follow guide for setting up or enhancing a QMS.
Benefits Beyond Compliance: Emphasises that a well-implemented QMS and ISO 9001 accreditation offer benefits beyond compliance, including client confidence and operational excellence.
Speakers
Ian Yallop
Chairman at Stephan George + Partners
Asif Malik
QA Advisor at RIBA